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Which of the following is a property common to all wood?
Which of the following is a property common to all wood?
What is the main function of xylem tissue in wood?
What is the main function of xylem tissue in wood?
Which of the following is NOT a cell that makes up wood?
Which of the following is NOT a cell that makes up wood?
What is the primary cause of decay in wood?
What is the primary cause of decay in wood?
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What comes to mind when you think of the word 'wood'?
What comes to mind when you think of the word 'wood'?
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Which type of trees produce hardwood?
Which type of trees produce hardwood?
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Which type of trees produce softwood?
Which type of trees produce softwood?
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What is the main difference between hardwood and softwood?
What is the main difference between hardwood and softwood?
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What is the dominant feature that separates hardwoods from softwoods?
What is the dominant feature that separates hardwoods from softwoods?
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Which type of hardwood may not show annual growth rings?
Which type of hardwood may not show annual growth rings?
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Study Notes
Wood Properties
- All wood has a common property: it is a natural, organic, and heterogeneous material.
Xylem Tissue
- The main function of xylem tissue in wood is to transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
Wood Cells
- The following cells make up wood: tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem sclerenchyma.
- Epithelial cells do not make up wood.
Wood Decay
- The primary cause of decay in wood is fungal infection.
Connotations of 'Wood'
- The word 'wood' often evokes images of trees, forests, and natural environments.
Hardwood and Softwood
- Deciduous trees produce hardwood.
- Coniferous trees produce softwood.
- The main difference between hardwood and softwood is the type of tree that produces them.
- Hardwoods have broad leaves, while softwoods have needle-like leaves.
Hardwood Characteristics
- Hardwoods are typically denser and heavier than softwoods.
- Balsa wood is a type of hardwood that may not show annual growth rings.
- The dominant feature that separates hardwoods from softwoods is the presence of vessels in hardwoods.
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Description
Test your knowledge on wood and its various properties in this quiz. Discover the different functions of xylem tissue, its role in conducting sap, storing food, and providing mechanical support to trees. Explore the characteristics and uses of wood products. How well do you associate wood with its illustrated products? Find out now!
